HR Business Partner

Pay Level: 7
Salary: Starting from £40,577 per annum inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Observatory House (Hybrid)

The closing date for applications is midnight on 15th June 2025.

What you’ll be doing:

Our HR, Workforce and Transformation team are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner who will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the Council’s strategic objectives by embedding effective people practices into its structures, processes, policies, and behaviours. The role contributes to the delivery of the workforce strategy, organisational and directorate people strategies, and the implementation of key strategic initiatives by leveraging broad HR expertise.

Collaborating with managers, teams, and Directorates across the organisation, the Business Partner provides expert advice and contextual insights to maximise impact and deliver outcomes aligned with the overarching organisational strategy and workforce strategy. A critical aspect of this role is leading organisational change projects, coaching managers, and leaders to build their skills, confidence, and effectiveness in managing teams, and handling complex employment cases to strengthen leadership capability. Additionally, the role supports professional development within people teams by managing escalated ER cases, facilitating knowledge transfer, and promoting continuous improvement in people practices.

Working closely with Strategic OD Partner, you will build strong relationships and take ownership of delivering people-focused initiatives that align with Strategic Workforce Planning priorities. By ensuring functional activities contribute to organisational and strategic goals, you will deliver tangible benefits for employees, the organisation, service users, and residents. This role requires showcasing exceptional project management expertise and demonstrating a high level of professional proficiency.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance.
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services.
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to & from work.

Right to Work:

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application.

Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply:

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.